Expert Guidance

When You Need it most

Oncology Nurse Navigators

PhD Scientists

Diagnostic Specialists

We answer your questions, anticipate challenges, and guide you to solutions.

Mission

Cancer Help Desk combines compassionate navigation, expert knowledge, and evidence-based science to offer personalized education, resources, and treatment choices to anyone dealing with cancer.

Vision

Our vision is to extend the lives of people with cancer and improve overall outcomes by providing equitable access to cutting-edge treatments and personalized support.

Our Why

Because knowing your options could be lifesaving

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What You Need To Know

Tumor Testing: Why it Matters

Emerging Therapies: Offer New Hope

A Second Opinion Can Change Everything

Take Control: Ask These 3 Questions

Meet the Team Who Works for You

Rebecca Driscoll

CEO & Founder

Shelley Frisbie

CFO & Founder

Deb Christensen

Chief Patient Officer & Founder

Karena Kosco

PhD-Molecular Biology

Caitlan Byerly-Karousos

PhD-Cell Signaling

Voices of Caring

Businesses and individuals, sharing their compassionate reasons for supporting those affected by cancer

“I am winning the fight against brain cancer.”

PhiloAge 10
“The trial and error game of drug selection in advanced cancer is difficult and exhausting. This is exactly what Travera hopes to solve for patients with our cutting-edge technology. Consistent with our commitment to cancer care, we have partnered to offer free access to our assay for patients of Cancer Help Desk.”

Dennis WatsonTravera.com
“I care because I am a cancer survivor and became a caregiver to my loved one.”

Mike Looney Survivor and Caregiver
“I Care. I lost my closest loved ones to cancer and I am committed to helping others find the care they need.”

Shelley FrisbieCaregiver and Friend
“I care because every cancer patients needs a guide like we did.”

Anne Van GorpCaregiver
“I Care. People need to know all their options and I am committed to helping anyone dealing with cancer to find their best options.”

Rebecca DriscollCaregiver, Friend, Advocate
“In sharing my knowledge with those facing cancer, each patient’s journey reminds me that while science guides our path, it’s the human spirit that lights the way.”

Debbie ChristensenFriend and Advocate
I Love You, B. One more round to go, 25 for the 4th quarter.

B
I stand alongside a team of champions changing cancer care delivery one individual at a time.

DebFriend, Co-Founder
I am giving in honor of the amazing work of Deb, Rebecca, and Shelley. Cancer Help Desk leadership truly puts patients first.—Shan

Shan
In honor of those who fight the fight but “don’t have time for this sh*t” known as cancer.–

Sheila
Driven by the loss of my grandfather to cancer, I pursued a PhD focused on cellular signaling pathways, investigating the intricate network of molecular signals regulating cell behavior. Cellular pathways can be targeted to selectively eliminate cancer cells, potentially leading to more effective therapies.

CaitlanGrandaughter
I care because I have lost several family members to cancer, most recently my sister who lost her short, but valiant battle with small cell lung cancer. I want to help others get the answers and resources they need to battle cancer successfully.

DianeSister
While my contribution is small, it comes with immense respect and admiration for those facing cancer; your strength, resilience, and courage inspire us all to do what we can to support you.

Fit-in-FitnessMichelle
In tribute to all the survivors and those still pushing forward to recovery.

TaleaFriend and Family
In honor of all the brave fighters and those that help care and support them

Sego and SyringaShauna
In memory of Richard Frisbie, Lisa Podesta and Eugenia Ahlias

ShelleyWife and Friend

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